Monarda Bee-You™ Bee-True PP29079

Scientific Name: Monarda 'MON0005BTR'

Also Known As

Monarda 'Bee-True'
Monarda Bee True™
Monarda Bee-You 'Bee-True'
Bee-You Bee-True

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-15"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

4b-9a

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Monarda Bee-You™ Bee-True PP29079 plant details

Monarda Bee-You™ Bee-True PP29079 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer magenta flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Monarda Bee-You™ Bee-True PP29079

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, fragrant foliage

GROWING CONDITIONS for Monarda Bee-You™ Bee-True PP29079

USDA Zones: 4b - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A delightful bee balm in the Bee You® series! Rich magenta, summer flowers, reaching 16 inches tall from compact, dark green, and fragrant foliage. Highly mildew resistant. A favorite for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. These eye-catching and easy to care for perennials make eye-catching borders and container accents. Bee balms do spread quickly. Reducing clump sizes in early spring is recommended. PP29079

By: Forestfarm

Monarda Bee You 'Bee-True' is a compact, floriferous, and highly mildew resistant beebalm with glowing raspberry flowers and red velvet cupcake centres on plants to just 15-18 inches tall. Perfect for the front of the border or containers where you can brush past the fragrant foliage. Also great for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.Healthiest with even moisture, cut back to encourage reflushing.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Gardening facts about Monarda Bee-You™ Bee-True PP29079 plant

How to Grow Monarda Bee-You™ Bee-True PP29079

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- magenta
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous